Chachi Carvalho and Friends

Two Turntables and a Mic: A celebration of Hip Hop Culture with Chachi Carvalho and Friends
Rink Stage Directions
Saturday, September 6 |
1:10PM - 2:10PM

Two Turntables and a Mic is a celebration of hip hop culture, highlighting all of the elements with Rhode Island’s best emcees, dj’s, graffitti writers, bboys, and educators. This is a family friendly and interactive performance that showcases some local legends!

Charles “Chachi” Carvalho is a multi-talented artist, educator, coach, and activist who comes from a long line of musicians and singers. He is a native-born and raised Rhode Islander with roots that stem from the island of Cabo Verde. Throughout his career he has won acclaim from Vibe Magazine in its round-up of the best MC’s state to state, and he was a two-time winner of the Wild Out Wednesday competition on BET’s 106 & Park. He is locally recognized for community advocacy, education and youth empowerment. He is the co-owner of Beat Box Studio, founder and artistic director of the Culture Shock Music Festival – a staple in the local music scene and hub for creative expression in Rhode Island, and a loving husband and father. During the day he serves as the first Chief Equity Officer for the city of Pawtucket.

Performers
Chachi Carvalho, Jon Hope, DJ Lefty, DJ Cadillac Jack, P Funk, plus more…

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